Marvin Gaye - What's Going on CD

[c.coyle]

I had this on vinyl 30 years ago, and want to purchase it on CD. It looks as though there are several CD versions that differ from the original studio recording [EDIT: Meaning they aren't musically identical to the tracks on the original LP. Same tune, different version]. From poking around on Discogs, it looks like the "real" CD is Motown 440 064 022-2.

Can anybody confirm this or otherwise point me in the right direction?

Chris

 

[4-2-7]

From poking around on Discogs, it looks like the "real" CD is Motown 440 064 022-2.

I have this one in my hand right now, but I don't know what you mean by "Real CD"?

 

[c.coyle]

I have this one in my hand right now, but I don't know what you mean by "Real CD"?

I don't know if I do either! Some of the CD reviews on Amazon and Amoeba say that their CD had a different version of one cut or another. Some say their CD isn't a studio version at all, but a poor quality live recording. And there is at least one German CD that is $35 bucks.

And, it looks like there was a re-issue CD with a couple bonus tracks. That would be nice if the basic CD is musically the same as the original vinyl, but not essential.

 

[4-2-7]

And, it looks like there was a re-issue CD with a couple bonus tracks. That would be nice if the basic CD is musically the same as the original vinyl, but not essential.

Mine has two bonus tracks
https://www.discogs.com/Marvin-Gaye-Whats-Going-On/release/2058575

I guess I can compare it with a record, but I never thought it was any different from the record.

 

[Yahooyer273]

I am having this right now but don't get what do you mean exactly when you refer to Real CD.

 

[c.coyle]

I am having this right now but don't get what do you mean exactly when you refer to Real CD.

Same recordings as original vinyl.

 

[rwartner]

https://www.allmusic.com/album/whats-going-on-mw0000651085/releases

There are many releases. Here is one place to look.